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1985 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · C854 CYT

C854 CYT

1985 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17/12/1985. Recorded mileage 96,196 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
2316cc

C854 CYT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
  • 96,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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C854 CYT Mileage History

  1. 18/05/202285,632 mi
  2. 24/05/202389,402 mi+3,770 mi
  3. 17/05/202492,832 mi+3,430 mi
  4. 30/05/202596,196 mi+3,364 mi
  5. 05/06/202596,196 mi

Average of roughly 3,463 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C854 CYT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 13 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volvo 700 Series (C854 CYT) between May 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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